Method for treating alcohol-drinking response
US4882335A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/485
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A therapeutic method is provided for use as an adjunct in the treatment of alcoholism. The method consists of extinguishing the alcohol-drinking response of alcoholics during a relatively short period of time by having them drink alcoholic beverage repeatedly while an opiate antagonist blocks the positive reinforcement effects of ethanol in the brain.
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